Hong Kong: One Foot in China
Hong Kong was our final destination, so Jeff and I decided that, even though we were practically out of funds, we were going to splurge and go out with a bang.
Malaysia: Cultures Collide
After a bone shattering speed boat ride, we arrived at the Island of Langkawi, just off the north-western coast of Malaysia. Popular for its duty free shopping, the modernity of the island was a bit overwhelming after laid back Thailand. Drinking stiff cocktails and listening to
Southern Thailand: Back to the Beach
Back to the beach at last. After two months of traveling through South East Asia, Jeff and I were exhausted. Our muscles ached and we were in need of some R and R. We hopped a flight from Vietnam to Phuket Thailand.
Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUZa6IDph4w Endless scooters - Hanoi, Vietnam We landed in Hanoi in the afternoon and took a taxi through the countryside and into the city center. Passing miles of lush green countryside, water buffalo wallowed in the mud, workers in pointy hats were bent in half tending to the
Laos: Along the Mighty Mekong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjAqvGtJXMg Just two hours outside of Chang Mai we came to the border crossing separating Thailand and Laos where we caught a "long boat" that would take us on a slow two-day trip down the Mekong River to the French colonial city of Luang Prabang. Chugging down the
